Same-Sex Domestic Relations

Help from Glen Burnie Same-Sex Family Law Attorneys

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Maryland since 2013 due to the Civil
Marriage Protection Act. At Ward & Co., Chtd., we are proud to provide
representation to all people: individuals, couples, and families of all
gender orientations. Please feel free to contact our firm to schedule
an initial consultation with one of our domestic partnership lawyers in
Glen Burnie.

Reach out to the team at (410) 775-5955 to begin.

Same-Sex Domestic Partnership & Marriage

The
divorce process for married same-sex couples is the same as for heterosexual couples.
Both parties require representation to ensure a smooth and fair dissolution
of the union.

For domestic partnerships, there are legal agreements that can be drawn
up that aid unmarried couples who cohabitate, whether of the same or different
sexes. The agreement defines and articulates each party’s property
rights, leaving no room for ambiguity. This way, in the case of separation,
there are greatly diminished chances of confusion or difficulty when dividing
the assets and debts. Our Glen Burnie family law attorneys often create
these domestic partnership agreements for our clients and are able to
dissolve them smoothly and easily if the couple separates.

Regardless of if a same-sex or heterosexual couple is married or in a domestic
partnership, we are able to assist in the whole spectrum of family law
proceedings, including:

We encourage the couples that are in a domestic partnership not only to
create a domestic partnership agreement, but also a more comprehensive
estate plan. There are attorneys at our firm who are able to help in this process:
creating wills, trusts, and other legal tools that help guarantee a smooth
future for your family, no matter what happens. It is better to over prepare
and overprotect so that your family is always treated fairly by the law.

If you are currently navigating any of the situations described above or
are in need of more information, do not hesitate to contact us at (410) 775-5955.
We look forward to getting in touch with you.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

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